Health-Systems Academy

The MPA’s Health-Systems Academy is affiliated with the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP).

PurposeProvide a mechanism for pharmacists, residents, students, and pharmacy technicians practicing in hospitals and health systems to establish standards of best practice through policy development in association with the Montana Pharmacy Association (MPA) Board of Directors.

MissionTo serve and represent Montana health-system pharmacy through our affiliation with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

VisionContinue to advance the profession of health-system pharmacy in Montana while promoting leadership, development, and education.

Values--Advocacy--Collaboration--Education--Innovation--Leadership--Professional Development

There are multiple ways to get involved with the Health-Systems Academy. In you are interested in joining or learning more, please email the MPA.

Upcoming Health-Systems Academy Events and Activities:

Dear Residency Program Directors,As you welcome this year’s residents, the Montana Pharmacy Association (MPA) Health-Systems Academy (HSA) would like to extend an invitation to a resident pharmacist to be part of the MPA HSA Executive Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to actively participate in MPA. This will be the third year for resident participation on the MPA HAS Executive Committee. Last year’s resident representative, Sonja Clausen, developed a roles and responsibilities document that can be shared with interested candidates (please see attachment). In addition, we would love to gain feedback from the resident as well as his/her program director on the best ways to involve the resident representative and expand the role on the executive committee. To read more about what's involved in becoming a part of the MPA HSA Executive Committee read here.

Chair Elect, MPA Board Member, ASHP Member At-Large: Logan Tinsen, PharmD,Benefis Health System and Big Sky Managed Care, Great Falls406-231-4732 / Email LoganLogan says:--His favorite outdoor place in Montana is on his family ranch in the Highwood Mountains.--One thing he does that annoys others, according to his wife, is that he is a heavy breather when he sleeps -- but he never snores.

Pharmacist in Residency: Sonja Clausen, MS, PharmDDeaconess Health Services, Bozeman605-280-1787 / Email SonjaSonja says:--Her most amazing place in Montana so far has been Pine Creek Lake in the Absaroka-Beartooth Range but the best part of Montana is that there are so many other places to explore.--Something most people don't know about her is that her dad is Norwegian and she was named after the Queen of Norway, no pressure.

MPA Board Member: Dean Goroski, PharmD, BCPS US Public Health Service, Crow Agency -- Pharmacy Supervisor509-850-7060 / Email DeanDean says:--His favorite place in Montana is the one I discover. He loves the vastness of Montana and is continually impressed with the ability to find new and amazing places to explore.--Something most people do not know about him is that he graduated from both Montana State and University of Montana. He has 14 year old twins -- one is a Bobcat and the other is a Griz. Their Montana roots run deep.

MPA Board Member: Rory Johnson, PharmD, AE-CUniversity of Montana, Skaggs School of Pharmacy, Missoula 406-243-4647 / Email RoryRory says:--His favorite outdoor place in Montana is the confluence of the Tenderfoot Creek and the Smith River.--His favorite movie is The Big Lebowski.

ASHP At-Large Member: Tom Richardson, PharmD, BCPS-AQ IDSt. Peter's Hospital, Helena406-444-2356 / Email TomTom says:--If he could do any job in the world it would be master brewer for Rogue Brewery.--His favorite movies are Anchorman (1 and 2).

Ad Hoc Member: Melanie Townsend, PharmDBillings Clinic, BillingsMelanie says:--Her favorite place in Montana is the Tongue River Reservoir where her family has a cabin. She loves spending time on the water.--The celebrity she would like to take to dinner is Jennifer Aniston. She has been a Friends fan since college.